North Carolina point guard Elliot Cadeau is poised for a breakout campaign in his sophomore season.

Fresh off a good freshman season in which there were both ups and downs throughout, the development of Cadeau took a step forward. And that's really all you can ask for with a young player.

Now, going into his second season, Cadeau is earning some big praise as he has earned a spot on the Bob Cousy Award Watch List Monday afternoon.

Cadeau is one of 20 players named to the preseason Bob Cousy Award Watch List on Monday. A list that features some of the top point guards in the country.

Below is the full list of players on the watch list:

This is the first time Cadeau has been on a preseason watch list and is coming off a season in which he averaged 7.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. He will be a starter again for the Tar Heels at point guard this season.

In late January, the watch list of 20 players for the 2025 Bob Cousy Award will be narrowed to 10, and then in late February, to just five. In March, the five finalists will be presented to Cousy and the Hall of Fame's selection committee, where winners will be selected.

Fans can vote for their favorite player in each of the steps towards the award this season.

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